Free Level 1 AAT Award Bookkeeping Course in Mansfield. Evening classes run at West Notts College, so you can fit study around your working week. The course runs over 6 weeks, part-time. You'll cover how organisations operate, how businesses handle sales and purchases, and how to apply numbers in business contexts including decimals, percentages, fractions and ratios. There are no formal entry requirements, though you'll need basic working maths knowledge. This is a strong starting point if you're considering AAT Award Bookkeeping Classes at a higher level or further study in accounting.
Who this course is for
his Level 1 qualification covers a range of skills and relevant supporting knowledge to help prepare students for applying numbers in business and working in a business environment. It will give you an understanding of: how different organisations operate how to contribute effectively in the workplace how businesses process sales and purchases, and the documents and procedures associated with this. You will also be equipped with the basic numerical skills needed in the workplace, such as decimals, percentages and fractions, and applying proportions and ratios. This course will give you a solid grounding before moving on to the Level 2 qualifications.
Entry requirements
There are no formal entry requirements for this course, however, you will need basic working maths knowledge and be able to communicate in a classroom environment. This course is for learners aged 19+ only. If you are aged 16-18 and wishing to pursue a career in accounting, please consider the Accounting and Business - Level 2/3 course or an apprenticeship.
What you will learn
You'll understand how different types of organisations operate and are structured.
You'll learn how to contribute effectively in a business environment.
You'll explore how businesses process sales and purchases, including the documents and procedures involved.
You'll perform basic business calculations using decimals, fractions, percentages, proportions and ratios.
You'll use tools and techniques to present numerical data clearly.
How you will learn
You'll study in a classroom at West Notts College in small group sessions. Learning is tutor-led and covers both business knowledge and practical number work. Assessment is through the tasks and activities set as part of the course. Your tutor will guide you through each topic and check your understanding as you progress.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. West Notts College will confirm anything else you need before you start.
Where next
Jobs you could do
Accounts assistant: supporting day-to-day financial processing in an office
Bookkeeper: recording income and expenditure for a business
Purchase ledger clerk: processing supplier invoices and payments
Sales ledger clerk: managing customer accounts and receipts
Finance administrator: handling financial records and business documents
What you could study next
Level 2 AAT Award in Bookkeeping: the natural next step, covering double-entry bookkeeping and financial statements in more depth.
Level 2 Certificate in Accounting: a broader AAT qualification covering bookkeeping, costing and computerised accounts.
Level 2/3 Accounting and Business: a combined qualification for those aiming toward a career in accounting or finance.
